Himeji Restaurant Guide

In the Edo Period, Terumasa Ikeda built Himeji Castle, and Himeji Town grew up around it. Himeji Castle is a registered World Heritage Site, and its graceful white walls beautifully complement the blue sky surrounding it.A number of events are held here, and one can stroll around in samurai armor or experience ninja training. Famous handmade Ibo noodles and 11 different sake distilleries use the water from the Ibo River that runs through the western part of town, and conger eel dishes made from the eels harvested from the Harima Sea all comprise the famous local specialties of Himeji.Famous for the long metal chopsticks called "Meichin Hibashi", they are used less often nowadays for eating, and are popular in groups of four as wind chimes with a refreshing sound. Piole Himeji mall was opened at Himeji Station in 2013, and is home to 120 different shops.